Mount Kilimanjaro Umbwe Route
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Mount Kilimanjaro Umbwe Route
By Kili Land Adventures
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The Umbwe route has a well-deserved reputation of being the most challenging route on Mount Kilimanjaro. This route fits only people who has Mountain experience and are looking for a challenge on climbing Mountains
Ages 12-80
Duration: 6 days
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Written guide: English
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- Entry/Admission - Mount Kilimanjaro
- Entry/Admission - Mount Kilimanjaro
- Entry/Admission - Mount Kilimanjaro
- Entry/Admission - Mount Kilimanjaro
- Entry/Admission - Mount Kilimanjaro
- Entry/Admission - Mount Kilimanjaro
- Start:Traveler pickup offered.Pickup details
- We pick up all our extreme clients at Kilimanjaro International Airport, Julius Nyerere International Airport, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and all other point of entrance in Tanzania.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 145857P6- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 145857P6
Itinerary
Overview
Full Map
7 stops
Day 1
Umbwe Gate (1800m) – Bivouac...
Day 2
Bivouac Camp (2940m) – Barranco...
Day 3
Barranco Camp (3950m) – Lava...
Day 4
Arrow Glacier (4800m) – Crater...
Day 5
Summit Attempt - Mweka Camp
Day 6
Mweka Camp (3100m) – Mweka Gate...
About the operator
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- jemes0ng0 contributionsUnforgettable Tanzania lifetime experience"Thanks to Kili kand adventures they were really professional and experienced. Every thing was perfect. We thought maybe our 7 days Safari schedule was bit long but unfortunately at late we admired to spend more extra days in a destination. Can’t wait to be back to Tanzania the country is full of adventures "Written June 13, 2022
- lucyfM5700YI0 contributions6 days full of adventures climbing Kilimanjaro MountainMy favorite part of the trip is the good hospitality I received from Kililand adventure they made the trip full of adventures, fun and more safer than I expected they are really professional and experienced. The six days I had in Kilimanjaro mountain they are unforgettable.Written March 14, 2022
- christophk9070 contributionsUnforgettable Kili trip (plus a memorable safari to boot!)After friends had told us about their Kili trek we got hooked on the idea of our own trip to Tanzania to climb that famous mountain. The guide of the trek we had been told about also had taken the bold step to create his own company - Kili Land Adventures. So we decided to seize the opportunity and contacted Kili Land Adventures about our tour. Their planning efforts started immediately and we were presented with a tour plan (Lemosho route) that we felt was very sensible and tailored to our abilities. A packing list was provided and many more details via email. The trip itself was very much at stake during the Covid-19 times, but in the end we could travel to Tanzania using Qatar Airways. Our hike onto Mount Kili was an unforgettable experience. Our crew of guides, porters and one cook were the kindest and most supportive people imaginable. They cared for us very, very well; they judged our progress on the mountain and proposed favorable modifications to the tour plan to optimize our use of time and to ensure good progress on our way to the summit. In the end we had some "difficulties" only on the summit day (which was to be expected), but all the other days went very smoothly thanks to the crew's diligent planning of our acclimatization. And finally, we made it to the summit, all four of us, just as planned! It was difficult (I won't lie about that!), but in the end we felt safe and confident, throughout the summit day. The guides were very generous in answering all of our (many!) questions and patiently waited for us to take hundreds of photos. I have the highest respect for the people of our crew, be it the guides or the porters, these guys are some of the toughest persons on this planet. Let me add that after our Kili trip we also went on to some days of safari (Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti). Our safari driver-guide was suggested and hired for us also by Kili Land Adventures (although the guide does not work directly for them). This guide was extremely motivated, kind, and knowledgable, and therefore the whole safari was absolutely on par with our unforgettable Kili trip. So if you consider traveling to Tanzania, do yourself a favor and contact Kili Land Adventures to work out a plan for you. You will be a happy customer ...Written September 1, 2020
- Lode656460 contributionsKilimanjaro Adventure-Kililand AdventuresI can’t get the words to thank the team at Kili Land Adventures enough. We a group of 6 friends did the 6 days private Machame trekking route. Kilimajaro requires physical and mental strength and our guides and porters were truly wonderful. They were knowledgeable about best climbing techniques, handling altitude sickness and Kilimanjaro flora and fauna. The climbing crew made us feel safe and wanted and we could not have reached without them. It takes experts to have the right equipment, food, handling altitude sickness to keep climbers safe. Summit night was toughest section but the reward of morning sunrise with my friends is worth it. Thank you Kili Land Adventures! You are the bestWritten October 21, 2019
- Peteris3360 contributionsIncredible awesome Marangu trekking experienceI went on Kilimanjaro trek with my wife to Tanzania. It was truly incredible, mostly because of our awesome climbing crew. They professional, encouraging and helped us reach the summit safely. On the Marangu route you will go through different habitats and see some amazing sights. I suffered mild altitude sickness on the last leg and was helped by Daniel the chief guide. Accommodations tents were comfy given the conditions and the meals by cook Johnson excellent. Overall I am very satisfied with the service of the whole Kili Land Adventures crewWritten October 13, 2019
- Cottrel_Family0 contributionsShira Route with Kili Land AdventuresMy dad and I had a very memorable experience trekking up Kilimanjaro using the 7 day Shira route. I read about the route online and saw that it has very good scenery, low traffic, but quite challenging as the climb starts at a high altitude and climbers can easily develop altitude sickness. I was worried that we would not reach the Uhuru peak if we used the route but we did through the great effort of the incredible crew from Kili Land Adventures. The guides were amazing. They took great care of my dad and me. Before the climb, they checked on our gear and even clothing. They wanted to ensure that we had many warm layers. The guides worked very closely with us. They constantly checked on our health status to ensure that none of us was getting sick. They led each one of us at comfortable paces. I loved the personalized care that the guides gave us. It was very cold on the mountain, especially at night however, did not feel the cold as the tent and sleeping bags kept us warm. The chef also provided us with bottles of hot water at night to keep us warm. The food that he cooked was also hot and it contributed to keeping us warm. I will definitely recommend Kili Land Adventures to all my climbing buddies.Written September 18, 2019
- Inese_Berzins0 contributionsA Fitting Gift For Our BirthdayFor our 20th birthday our parents gifted my twin sister and I, with a 5 day safari to Northern Tanzania’s parks; Tarangire, Serengeti with Kili Land Adventures which was an incredible experience Our guide, Jacob, picked us up at the airport with two bouquets of flowers and souvenirs waiting for us in the car, courtesy of Kili Land Adventures. Jacob was excellent at his job and I could tell that he had many years of experience as a tour guide and driver. He constantly asked us if we were okay and enjoying ourselves. The safari was amazing because had a unique skill of predicting where the animals were and what they would be doing. I was impressed because he was right every single time. We were awed to see a pride of 15 lions that included several cubs. We also saw a leopard tortoise, all the big five and even a cheetah on an unsuccessful hunt in addition to the many other animals. He taught is about the whistling thorn acacia, the Serengeti plains, and the animals that we saw. We had an amazing time in Tanzania and we owe it to Kili Land Adventures, and Jacob.Written September 9, 2019
- Lonescu0 contributionsTo the Africa's highest point with Kili Land AdventuresWe (a group of 8 friends) did the 7 day Machame route with Kili Land Adventures and it was a great experience. Communication with Daniel, the director was smooth as he was easy to work with and very prompt to respond our questions. We had a great team of porters, cook and guides under the leadership of chief guide Alex were very professional and knowledgeable about Kilimanjaro’s habitat and species that we encountered along the track and ultimately guided our whole party to the summit –Uhuru peak. Our cook and his assistant kept us well-nourished with delicious meals and snacks along the track. We are very grateful to the Kili Land Adventures for a well-organized trek and excellent service!Written September 2, 2019
- Antonia_Aleskov0 contributionsFantastic Machame Trek with the ExpertsMy friends and I decided to book the 6 days Kilimanjaro Machame route with Kili Land Adventures. The four of us chose Kili Land Adventures because of their favorable prices in comparison with other tour operators. We met with Christopher, the main guide, soon after arrival. He transferred us to our hotel, briefed us on the climb, and inspected our climbing gear. The next day, we met the rest of team that comprised of 2 other guides,12 porters, a cook and his assistant. The crew was very friendly and we felt that we were in good hands with them. They made the climb an enjoyable experience for us. Christopher constantly checked on us to ensure our health and fitness was okay. We started summit day just after midnight and reached we were the second party to reach the peak that day a few minutes before sunrise. We were all very tired but we were excited to reach the top of Kilimanjaro. The views up there were picture perfect and got to witness the amazing sunrise above the clouds. I recommend Kili Land Adventures to anyone planning to do Kilimanjaro with the experts.Written August 28, 2019
- Yulia_fre0 contributionsA Great adventure as we trekked to the roof of Africa!!Two of my friends and I wanted to go for our next adventure to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. I luckily came across Kili Land Adventures online and after a bit of back and forth I decided to book with them. I chose the 7 day Machame route because it had the dates I was looking for. Our guides picked us up at the airport and drove us to our hotel where they briefed us on the climb and answered the many questions we had patiently. We met the rest of the team on the day of the climb. We had a total of three guides, twelve porters, and one chef. It was quite a big crew for just three climbers but I saw why we needed nine porters. The equipment and supplies were a lot. The porters carried it all up and down Kilimanjaro and I was amazed by their strength. The food was amazing and came in very big portions. Our guides were incredible. They motivated us when we wanted to give up. On the summit day, their help came in handy. The climb was the most challenging part of the route. However, we made it to the peak because of the guides’ encouragement. They were so dedicated to helping us reach the top that they carried our backpacks for us. The views up there were so amazing that all the effort was worth it. I was awestruck by the magnificent sunrise. I highly recommend Kili Land Adventures.Written August 21, 2019
- Florencia33220 contributionsAmazing AdventureKili Land Adventures is a great travel company based in Tanzania. We chose Kili Land Adventures because it offered the best options for the climbing routes and had a group leaving on the dates we were interested in. We went with the 6 day Rongai route package that was priced at a very affordable rate. The day before the climb, we met our guides who briefed us on the Rongai route and gave us information on what to expect on the trek. My wife was a bit nervous because she has never gone mountain climbing before. The guides eased her worries and assured her. We met with the rest of the team on the day of the climb. In addition to the two guides, there were six porters, and one cook. The whole team was friendly and made us feel at ease. The porters and cook always went before us to prepare the next camp. We would arrive at the camp to find all tents pitched and lunch or dinner cooked. The food was very delicious and my wife loved it so much that she said she would come back to Tanzania just for the food. Summit day was the most challenging thing I have ever done. I was beginning to feel the effects of the high altitude, and it was dark and cold. However, we made it to the peak with the motivation and encouragement of our guides. The team would take us around the camps to see the various sceneries that were there. They were very helpful and took care of all our needs. I would recommend Kili Land Adventures to anyone thinking about going trekking on KilimanjaroWritten August 13, 2019
- Antonio_22230 contributionsFantastic Kilimanjaro Climb Aided By The Great Kili Land Adventures CrewWe used Kili Land Adventures on our trip to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. The company assigned a wonderful team of tour guides who turned the trip into a memorable experience. The leader of the team was Alex assisted by John and Cosmas. This team of guides made the climb to the peak possible. They led us through the Lemosho route for a climb of 8 days. The climb was definitely challenging but we made it to the top because of the guides’ encouragement.. The team also taught us how to work as a team to ensure that everyone got to the peak of the mountain. We left the mountain having developed a strong sense of camaraderie. We learned to power through the hardest of situations and we achieved personal growth, something that only Kili Land Adventures can provide. The company made sure that everything we needed for the climb was provided for. We had really warm sleeping bags, safety gear, a lot of water, and finger licking food. The team of guides taught us very many things, including some of their beliefs and traditional activities. They taught us Swahili which we could speak with a little level of mastery after the 8 days. Dennis and his team are to thank for the wonderful memories we created, the growth we experienced, and the lessons we learnt. I advise anyone who is planning to go on a trip to use Kili Land Adventures, and Alex and his team for the experience of a lifetime climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro. I will, without a doubt, be using Kili Land Adventures in future for other excursionsWritten August 5, 2019
- Gordan_Kujundzic0 contributionsMt Meru Trek Was AmazingKili Land Adventures was absolutely fabulous in organizing our Mt Meru Trek. Daniel was our excellent contact person during the whole process; from the time we began planning our trek he sent us all the information we requested and much more. He was flexible to allow partial payment. He was there to pick us from the airport when we arrived and took us to our hotel. We later met with Christopher the lead guide for our trek. Mt Meru was not easy to climb but we had a good support crew of guides, porters and cook. They were were wonderful and much fun to be around ensuring that we were safe at all times. We are planning to come back next year for Kilimanjaro and I hope that we will get the same climbing crew to support us. Thank you Christopher, Daniel and the whole Kili Land team for the amazing trek!Written July 20, 2019
- GustavoBorges120 contributionsFantastic Trekking ExperienceThe Kilimanjaro Lemosho route trek was fantastic. Kili land amazing staff were there to assist us from the moment we arrived to the time left Tanzania. Daniel had put together a wonderful itinerary and well organized trek with Alex and Chris as our wonderful guides, leading the team of great porters who carried our luggage, pitched our tents and kept us entertained with their nice local songs as we went up the mountain. Our cook was amazing too, he served us with great dishes, serving generous portions. I cannot forget the mugs of hot milky tea. These guys are highly experienced and know the mountain inside out. The 3 of us made it to the summit safely save for mild bouts of altitude sickness. I had an amazing time and my friends agree that this was an absolutely amazing experience.Written July 15, 2019
- Antoniaon0 contributionsAmazing Kilimanjaro Marangu Group TrekI recently joined a group of other climbers on the Marangu route and it was a fabulous experience. Daniel was very helpful in the planning phase because he was always available to answer my questions and provide information because I was traveling solo. The climbing experience was absolutely awesome. I had a fantastic guide- Alex supporting me. He was always there for me and I felt that I was in safe hands. The Marangu route is a bit tougher with some steep inclinations as you get higher past the rain forest to the heath and moorland, the payoff are the amazing views. We had an awesome crew of porters and one cook who kept us well nourished all through. We all made it to the summit which is an amazing place to stand. You literally feel on top of the world as you watch the sun coming up from above the clouds. Kili Land Adventure is a great company that took me safely to the summit and back and I recommend it fully.Written July 13, 2019
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" Our appreciation goes to our guides outdoors! They were excellent, we couldn’t get to the summit point in their absence, we ever not experience this kind of mountain any where since before . That local beers in our cultural outdoor was perfect and memorable! Any one seeking a perfect Safari outdoor i real recommend Kili land adventures is the Best"
Written June 15, 2022
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